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patterns communityperson or group6.1 - Introduction to Patterns
  • Patterns represent well-known knowledge and no pattern could ever be patented
  • Patterns should be in the public domain, where possible, and people should be encouraged to improve the pattern to make it more usable
  • When patterns are written or modified, they should be reviewed in a public setting by a group of peers of the author
  • Patterns should be written for the public good
A loose but large collection of people who believe in the usefulness of patterns in software engineering, as well as in certain philosophies regarding their development

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